Reference Manual

Tip: NEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) files hav
e the extension “*.nef”.
The process of converting NEF (RAW) pictures to other highly-portable formats such as JPEG is
referred to as “NEF (RAW) processing”. During this process, Picture Controls and settings such as
exposure compensation and white balance can be freely adjusted.
The RAW data themselves are unaffected by NEF (RAW) processing and their quality will remain
intact even if the pictures are processed multiple times at different settings.
NEF (RAW) processing can be performed using [Retouch]> [RAW processing (current picture)] or
[RAW processing (multiple pictures)] in the playback i menu or on a computer using Nikon’s NX
Studio software. NX Studio is available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.
Tip: “NEF (RAW)+ JPEG/HEIF”
If [RAW primary - JPEG secondary] or [RAW primary - HEIF secondary] is selected for [Secondary
slot function] in the photo shooting menu, the NEF (RAW) copies will be recorded to the card in the
primary slot and the JPEG or HEIF copies to the card in the secondary slot (
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Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality,
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